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Tour Guide

Based on 35 assessments

12% Low risk

Average realistic automation risk across all Tour Guide profiles in the dataset.

Raw potential
19%
Realistic risk
12%
Research benchmark ?
35%

Raw potential = I/O automation ceiling. Realistic risk = adjusted for informal knowledge and social context. Research benchmark: Eloundou et al. (2023)

Distribution across 35 profiles. Middle half of Tour Guides score between 9% and 15%.

0% 50% 100%
p10 · 6%
16% · p90
On-screen work 0%

Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.

In-person + screen 24%

Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.

Computer + action 0%

Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.

Fully in-person 76%

No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.

3 synthetic profiles for a Tour Guide, ordered by automation exposure. Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.

Task Time Type Exposure
Leading groups on foot through historical or cultural sites, explaining key facts, stories, and significance of landmarks in an engaging way
deep expertise
35% AA 0%
Answering spontaneous questions from tourists about local history, culture, logistics (e.g., restrooms, transport), or personal recommendations
27% AA 1%
Managing group dynamics, ensuring safety (e.g., crossing streets, avoiding hazards), and keeping the tour on schedule
deep expertise
16% AA 0%
Planning and customizing tour routes based on group size, interests, mobility levels, and time constraints
11% AD 42%
Adapting the tour in real-time due to unexpected events (e.g., weather changes, site closures, or group requests)
deep expertise
7% AA 8%
Building rapport with tourists to create a welcoming and memorable experience, often through humor, storytelling, or personal anecdotes
deep expertise
0% AA 8%
Handling logistical coordination, such as checking tickets, coordinating with venues, or arranging transportation for the group
0% AD 61%

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